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SL05 HXS

2005 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,849 mi
Last recorded160,849 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 HXS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 160,849 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 163,102 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 160,100 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 159,213 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 157,691 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 154,717 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 154,717 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 141,577 miles

Offside Rear outer light cluster lens is smashed

Fail 12 Sep 2018 141,576 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side possible brake cailper (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light is inop (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification coil spring are diffrent (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer light cluster lens is smashed

Pass 14 Sep 2017 130,449 miles

IGN SWITCH FAULTY

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance OUTER COVER BROKEN (1.2.1d)

Oil leak ()

REAR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING / PERISHING

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 130,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak STRUT (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

IGN SWITCH FAULTY

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance OUTER COVER BROKEN (1.2.1d)

Oil leak ()

REAR PADS NOT FITTED CORRECTLEY

REAR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING / PERISHING

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SERVICE LIGHTS ON DASH ILLUMINATED

Pass 5 Aug 2016 118,161 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak of engine ()

advise front tyres slight scrubbing on inners

advise rear tyres slight cracking of structure

Fail 5 Aug 2016 118,159 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak of engine ()

advise front tyres slight scrubbing on inners

advise rear tyres slight cracking of structure

Pass 18 Jul 2015 107,313 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 98,013 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 88,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 79,048 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 67,992 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 67,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,744 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 57,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 46,142 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 45,690 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 34,345 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 34,345 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

slight noise in n/s/f driveshaft

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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SL05 HXS is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 110,454 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL05 HXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SL05 HXS is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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